The California Senate Energy, Utilities and CommunicationsnCommittee unanimously approved a bill designed to help thenstate energy commission expedite approval of 11 large-scale solarnthermal projects seeking federal stimulus funds by year's end.nSpeeding up the process, however, would come at a cost...
On May 31, 2023, the California Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) No. 553 by a vote of 29–8. The legislation would establish new workplace violence prevention standards in California.
A bill to decriminalize plant-based psychedelic drugs was passed by the Assembly and Senate on Thursday, sending the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk following a long battle in the legislature. First introduced in December of last year, Senate Bill 58 by... ...
The California state Senate has passed a bill aimed at preventing gas prices from spiking at the pump.
On September 29, 2024, Governor Newsom vetoedSenate Bill (SB) No. 1047, known as the “Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act.” In aveto message, Governor Newsom warned that though the bill sought to address some real concerns, it went too far in it...
A bill introduced in the California state senate aims to prevent the dangers ofartificial intelligence. Critics, including Google and Meta, say the bill could stifle innovation and even kill California’s significant tech industry. The Senate bill,SB 1047, has been introduced by Senator Scott Wie...
Lenders and affiliated entities in California will no longer be able to claim bad debt deductions or request refunds for accounts deemed worthless, per Senate Bill (SB) 167. News & Tips San Francisco Voters Approved Proposition M, Local Small Business Tax Cut Ordinance Voters in San Francisco...
California Senate Bill 970, introduced on January 25, 2024, and referred to the Judiciary Committee on February 14, 2024, aims to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technology by defining AI-related terms and setting requirements for synthetic voice, video, and image recordings. The bill limits...
“We're just strictly trying to ensure we're returning as many people home as possible,” she says. SB 673 passed the California State Senate in late May without opposition. It was referred to the Assembly’s Emergency Management Committee ThursdayLoading...
Bill aimed to restrict 'activist judges' awaits Senate vote; Critics call HR 1526 a threat to constitution H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders. ...